placated 1 of 2

past tense of placate

placated

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of placated
Adjective
Particularly if he is not placated in the market. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placated
Verb
  • But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
  • One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
    Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His albums are ecstatic and beautiful, but most listeners probably only know about his glorious work for the Impulse!
    Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
  • While Powell’s remarks signaled concerns about a slowing labor market, investors and traders have been ecstatic about the potential for lower borrowing costs.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The three set out to sea and the voyage is a success — Jenkin really lands the visceral thrill of fishing — and the boys return home elated, with cash in hand.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
  • That said, the team is clearly elated about being able to land such a player.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The Voice of Hind Rajab, a Gaza drama from filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, receives a rapturous reception here after its world premiere here at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a 21-minute standing ovation, the longest at the 82nd festival.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • At Tuesday afternoon’s press conference, Bigelow was greeted with rapturous applause, much to her delight.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Placated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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